OBITUARY LISTING

Dec 11, 2025

Birth: March 20, 1957, Newark, New Jersey

Father: Melvin J. Pearson

Mother: Evlyn Johnson

Demise: December 11, 2025, Bainbridge, Georgia

Children: Anthony Pearson (Lekeisha), Brian Pearson (Katarri), and Chris Hayes (Shaye)

Sisters: Marsha Johnson and Jessica Jewett

Special Niece: Marie Frederick

Nine Grandkids, Two Great Grandkids, and a Host of Other Nieces and Nephews

Dec 9, 2025

Nov 25, 2025

Brother Mickell Lee Godwin, age 61, entered into Eternal Rest on November 25, 2025, surrounded by the love of his siblings, nieces, and nephews. Born on July 30, 1964, in Donalsonville, Georgia, Mickell was the beloved son of the late Deacon Clifton Godwin Sr. and Mother Jeannette Godwin.

Mickell was a proud 1982 graduate of Early County High School. He accepted...

Nov 6, 2025

Oct 26, 2025

Mrs. Bobbie Jean Manley Blue was born and raised in Donalsonville, Georgia, to the late Deacon Albert and Deaconess Thelma Manley. After graduating high school, she ventured to New York City with her cousin Emily Johnson, where she worked diligently as a domestic worker and built meaningful connections that shaped her early adult life.

It was in Jamaica, New York, at...

Oct 24, 2025

Oct 21, 2025

Bishop Jerry Reuben Moore was born July 22, 1944, in Donalsonville, Georgia. He was the son of the late Reverend Lynn Eugene Moore and the late Mrs. Roberta Barber Moore.

Jerry was educated in the public schools of Seminole County, Georgia. He received CHRIST as his SAVIOR at an early age. He loved working for THE LORD, and he loved GOD’S...

Oct 15, 2025

Myrtice Pearl Hampton was born August 9, 1952, in Bainbridge, Georgia, to the late Mr. Howard and Mrs. Ola V. Hampton. She was preceded in death by her siblings Linda “Bear”, Willie “Henry” and Rebecca “Becky”. She departed her earthly home on October 15, 2025, at Archbold Medical Center in Thomasville, Georgia.

Myrtice was educated in the schools of Decatur County,...

Oct 12, 2025

Born: December 6, 1974, Valdosta, GA

Parents: Debra Frazier (deceased) and Randolph P. Jones (deceased)

Demise: October 12, 2025, Augusta, GA

Survivors: Stachia Dailey, Daughter; Terrell Dailey, Son; Ta’zaria McKenzie, Granddaughter; Jai’Siah Willis, Grandson; Daryl Frazier, Brother; Lashonda Frazier, Sister; LaCountess Thomas, Sister; and Carolyn Willis, Special Cousin

Oct 12, 2025

Deacon Clem Junior Copeland, age 83, was born March 27, 1942, in Pike County, Alabama, to the late Clemmie and Elizabeth-Mincey Copeland. On October 12, 2025, he peacefully entered Eternal Rest with loved ones by his side.

Clem accepted CHRIST as his SAVIOR during his early years of life. He was a devoted Deacon at Saint Matthew Missionary Baptist Church of...

Oct 9, 2025

Brother James Edward Brown–a man of faith, music, and boundless generosity–was called to Eternal Rest on Thursday, October 9, 2025. He was 81.  

Born on September 1, 1944, in Decatur County, Georgia, James was the son of Mr. Edward Brown and Mrs. Luella Wilson Brown-Riles. He received his education in the public schools of Grady County, Georgia.

A Devoted Servant

Brother Brown...

Sep 20, 2025

Brother L. B. Williams was born on September 7, 1961, in Miller County, Georgia. He was the son of Mr. Thomas Larry and Mrs. Dorothy Williams.

He accepted CHRIST as Personal SAVIOR. At an early age, he joined Second United Holiness Church in Donalsonville, Georgia.

L. B. was united in Holy Matrimony to the former Rena Henderson. To their union were born...

Sep 17, 2025

Mary Alice Burkes, 84, passed away on Wednesday, September 17, 2025, at home in Orlando, Florida. She was a devoted wife to Marvin Burkes; they shared 61 beautiful years of marriage together!

Born on July 30, 1941, in Colquitt, Georgia, Mary Alice was the daughter of the late Mr. Ulysee Anderson and the late Mrs. Mary Jane Baldwin-Anderson. She attended the...

Sep 4, 2025

Aug 30, 2025

Mr. George Hallmon departed this earthly life Saturday evening, August 30, 2025, at Miller County Hospital in Colquitt, Georgia. Born October 26, 1939, in Damascus, Georgia, he was the son of the late Mr. Welton Bud and Mrs. Annie Barner Hallmon. George was married to Mother Mollie Lee Branch Hallmon of Damascus, Georgia.

Mr. George Hallmon joined Mount Zion Missionary Baptist...

Aug 27, 2025

Aug 24, 2025

Rosa Lee Badger Peterson was born on September 19, 1943, in Tallahassee, Florida, to the late James Badger and Jessie Dixon. She attended the public schools of Leon and Decatur Counties and proudly graduated from Hutto High in Bainbridge, Georgia, in 1960.

At an early age, Rosa accepted THE LORD JESUS CHRIST as her personal SAVIOR. She remained steadfast in her...

Aug 20, 2025

Theodis Brown, affectionately known as “Papa Smurf”, was born on July 4, 1935, in Decatur County, Georgia, to the late Aretha Moore and James Douglas “J. D.” Brown. Theodis possessed mighty wisdom, but he was a born entertainer. Whenever he entered a room, there would certainly be an abundance of laughter. But please do not forget his serious side; that’s...

Jul 21, 2025

Mr. Ronald “Ron” Donalson, age 60, was born November 23, 1964, in Early County, Georgia, to the late Reverend Ezzie Donalson Jr. and Aretha Virgin-Donalson. On July 21, 2025, Ronald departed his earthly life and entered into eternal rest after battling a short acute illness at Southeast Health in Dothan, Alabama.

During his early years of life, he accepted CHRIST as...

Jul 10, 2025

Johnny B. Rambo Jr. was born July 27, 1968, in Donalsonville, Georgia, to Johnny B. Rambo Sr. and Juanita Hollis Rambo. He received his education in the Seminole County Public School System. “Boy Rambo” departed his earthly life on July 10, 2025, at Wilson Hospice House in Albany, Georgia. His sister Blanche R. Lewis preceded him in death.

Rambo leaves his...